Delhi High Court
65,128 judgments
Raj Kumar Halder v. Transitional Health Science and Technology Institute & Ors.
The Delhi High Court upheld the termination of a contractual scientist’s service under the contract terms allowing termination without cause, rejecting the petitioner’s claim to protections under Bye-Laws applicable to regular employees.
Maya Devi & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition seeking lapse of land acquisition proceedings under the 2013 Act due to delay and laches, holding that stale claims not pursued by predecessors cannot be revived.
Usha Rani v. The Commissioner, North MCD
The Delhi High Court directed the respondent to treat the petitioner's Legal Notice as a Representation and pass a reasoned order on release of retirement benefits within a stipulated time, disposing of the writ petition accordingly.
Amarrass Society for Performing Arts v. Commissioner of Excise, Entertainment and Luxury Tax & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that entertainment tax cannot be levied on an assumed sponsorship amount without evidence, partially setting aside the tax demand against Amarrass Society for Performing Arts.
Jyoti Swarup v. Chander Gupta & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the review petition and condonation application, holding that a party who settled a property dispute by mediation is estopped from denying title and that unregistered oral mortgages are invalid under Section 59 of the Transfer of Property Act.
Sarjit & Anr v. Hanuman Das Chaturvedi & Ors
The Delhi High Court enhanced compensation to non-dependent brothers of a deceased in a fatal accident, applying the principle of 15% loss of estate and adjusting other heads of damages.
GOVT. OF NCT OF DELHI v. SH. S. K. SHARMA
The Delhi High Court upheld the Tribunal's order directing payment of interest on delayed retiral benefits beyond gratuity, affirming that pension and other benefits are vested rights and delay warrants interest compensation.
Mohit Kadian v. University of Delhi & Anr.
The Delhi High Court allowed a B.Tech student's appeal to resubmit internal assessments missed due to NCC participation and illness, holding that university rules permit such relief even after result declaration.
Bijender Kumar v. Financial Commissioner and Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal challenging mutation entries and upheld the validity of land transfer and mutation orders, emphasizing estoppel and jurisdictional conformity under the Delhi Land Reforms Act.
M/S Canbank Financial Services Ltd. v. Geetanjali Motors Ltd. & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held directors personally liable under personal guarantees for lease finance facility, rejected agency claims, absolved the vehicle manufacturer of liability, and decreed recovery with interest in favor of the plaintiff.
South Asia Human Rights Documentation Trust & Ors. v. Suhas Chakma & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the defendants' belated application to amend their written statement to challenge the plaintiffs' locus standi and copyright ownership, holding such amendment as a dilatory tactic and emphasizing that locus standi must be established at trial.
Ajit Kumar v. Union of India and Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition challenging MCI's action to register FIR for submission of a fabricated medical diploma and denied relief to complete internship shortfall based on unsubstantiated foreign qualifications.
Rising India Publications Pvt. Ltd. v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court upheld the validity of the 2016 Print Media Advertisement Policy requiring authenticated circulation certificates and dismissed the petition challenging cancellation of empanelment for non-compliance.
D v. P @ R
The Delhi High Court dismissed the husband's appeal against the Family Court's rejection of his divorce petition on grounds of unproven cruelty under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act, emphasizing the need for specific, grave, and legally established cruelty.
Santosh Bansal v. Paramjeet Singh
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal against the trial court's refusal to grant leave to defend in a loan recovery suit based on dishonoured cheques, holding that unsupported claims of stolen cheques without police or bank evidence are insufficient defence.
Radha Soami Satsang Beas v. Rajiv Popli & Others
The Delhi High Court held that a lawful settlement recorded in court is binding and a one-month delay in payment does not frustrate the agreement, directing decree in terms of the settlement.
Virendra Singh v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging disciplinary proceedings after penalty imposition, directing the petitioner to pursue remedy before the CAT.
Vikas & Ors v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors
The Delhi High Court dismissed a writ petition by unsuccessful candidates seeking re-examination, holding they lacked locus standi to indirectly challenge the cancellation of the selection process.
Yashwant Singh v. Govt of NCT of Delhi and Ors.
The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of a Section 28-A application under the Land Acquisition Act, remanding the matter for fresh hearing in light of the Supreme Court's Hansoli Devi decision affirming the right to apply irrespective of prior compensation or reference.
Raj Kumar Arora v. Union of India & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings lapse if possession is not taken and compensation is neither paid nor deposited in court, rejecting deposit in government treasury as sufficient payment.